PIX: Bhupen Hazarika's body arrives in Assam, last rites today

Hazarika's body was taken in a procession to his residence at Nizarapar area here. It will be kept for brief periods at Dharapur, Gauhati University, Maligaon, Bharalumukh, Dighalipukhuri in the city before being kept in state at the historic Judges Field to allow people to pay their tribute to the composer-singer, who had become legend in his lifetime.

PIX: Bhupen Hazarika's body arrives in Assam, last rites today

His last rites are scheduled to be held at Sankardev Udayan in Bharalamukh on the banks of Brahmaputra, the riverthe balladeer loved and eulogised in many of his musical works, literary and cinematic creations.